A. Application for a conditional use permit for an accessory apartment shall be made to the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the conditional use permit procedures given in chapter 13 of this title and shall include:
1. A notarized letter accompanying the application from the owner(s) stating that the owner will occupy one of the dwelling units in the single family dwelling except for periods of bona fide temporary absences;
2. A floor plan to the scale of one-fourth inch (1/4") to the foot showing proposed changes to the single family dwelling;
3. A site plan;
4. The fee as set forth by the most recent prevailing fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council to cover the costs of processing the application, legal notices and code inspection.
B. Within forty five (45) days of the receipt of an application, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing. Legal notice of such public hearing shall be published in the local newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
C. The purchasers of a single family dwelling that had or has a conditional use permit for an accessory apartment who want to continue renting the apartment must reapply for a conditional use permit and must demonstrate that all conditions prerequisite to obtaining the relevant permit, in particular their residence in the single family dwelling, have been met.
D. Where appropriate, the Planning and Zoning Commission will take steps to expedite approval or to give conditional approval prior to sale in order to protect continued residence in an accessory apartment by existing tenants. (Ord. 18-01, 1-16-2018)